Support the Libertyland USA TIF District in Rapid City, South Dakota
Why Tax Increment Financing Matters for Rapid City’s Growth I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed TIF district for Libertyland USA in Rapid City, South Dakota. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a proven tool for capital formation, and South Dakota’s successful track record over 400 districts since the 1970s shows its […]
Blue Ribbon Bust!
“First, we want a quality system of schools focused on student achievement. Second, we want a workforce of great educators. Finally, we want an efficient, equitable funding system that supports those goals… We need to understand where teacher shortages are occurring and what can be done to address them. We need to ask why 12 states can spend less per student than South […]
Bored of Regents
A press release from the South Dakota Board of Regents on Thursday, December 5th announced a completed study and now predicts a shortage of home grown college graduates to meet a projected demand from the state job market over the next two decades. I should choke on a hotdog while watching a football game at […]
‘V’ for Victory
The dilapidated state of South Dakota’s roads and bridges has been called a crisis by many with most deferring the problem to the next administration. Addressing the issue with a conservative approach may vary by individual, but possibilities should be examined to fund our aging infrastructure. One possible solution that has been effective in other […]